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Dan,
No, it does not. Take, for instance, the setting in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Jason
In lugnet.publish.cinema, Dan Simonson writes:
> Does the movie have to match the theme of the music? For example, I was
> considering doing 1812 overture, but I don't have enough old figs and parts
> to do anything "classical," especially warfare for that.
>
> --
> Chef/Dan/Bubba Bear
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>
> "Jason" <jasonrowoldt@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:GHE9LA.5w7@lugnet.com...
> > http://www.brickfilms.com
> >
> > In celebration of the 100th film listed in our movie directory, Brickfilms
> > is holding a movie contest to promote the art of brick animation and • foster
> > a friendly environment to push the envelope in LEGO stop motion animation.
> >
> > The general theme of this contest relates to pieces of "classical" music.
> > All entries should be centered around a piece of classical music, which I
> > will define as anything written for an orchestra, quartet, or similar
> > arrangement. This can be anything from a very old J.S. Bach piece to a • more
> > modern piece by Aaron Copland. No electric guitars, jazz, rock, rap, or
> > musicals please. It will be the judgment of the Brickfilms staff as to
> > whether your piece is acceptable (if you think it's classical, it probably
> > is, so don't worry). Ideally this will free up copyright issues on the
> > films as well. There are a few rules to make everything fair to the
> > contestants.
> >
> >
> >
> > ==========================================
> > The Rules:
> >
> > * One submission per director / creator.
> > * The finished movie should be between 2 and 5 minutes in length.
> > * No dialog. Singing, as in an opera, is acceptable.
> > * Nothing currently listed in the Brickfilms directory is eligible.
> > * The musical piece does not have to be complete, but should be the
> > dominating soundtrack of the film. Other special sound effects are
> > perfectly fine.
> > * Entries should not have the word "LEGO" or "LEGOs" in the title. Also,
> > please do not use the symbol or trademarks of The LEGO Company (i.e. a • LEGO
> > sign or a clearly visible close-up of the word LEGO on the top of the • studs)
> > in the film.
> > * Deadline for submissions will be September 15th, 2001.
> > * These rules are subject to be modified as needed
> >
> > ============================================
> > The Prizes:
> >
> > There will be a total of three prizes, assuming there are 4 or more • entries.
> > Judging will be done by a combination of a popular vote and the decision • of
> > the Brickfilms staff (to prevent vote stacking).
> >
> > Best Cinematography:
> > Defined as best "camera-work", including inventive angles or use of • camera.
> > First pick of a small LEGO set, to be announced.
> >
> > Best Animation:
> > Defined as best movement, choreography, or visual style in on screen
> > performance.
> > Second pick of a small LEGO set, to be announced.
> >
> > Best Picture:
> > Defined as the best overall picture.
> > A large LEGO set, to be announced.
> >
> > So submit, go to http://www.brickfilms.com
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| (...) Indeed. In fact that was SO successful a transference, that I for one associate/visualise shuttles and spaceships in orbit, rather than dignified dancers in mid 19th century costumes, with _Waltz of the Blue Danube_ whenever I hear it (25 years ago, 5-Aug-01, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.general)
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| Does the movie have to match the theme of the music? For example, I was considering doing 1812 overture, but I don't have enough old figs and parts to do anything "classical," especially warfare for that. -- Chef/Dan/Bubba Bear ICQ:84584424 AIM: (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-01, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.general)
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